Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
One Lochside, 1 Lochside Avenue
Edinburgh
EH12 9DJ
UK
Contact person: Alan McConnach
E-mail: alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sps.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SPS-02302 High Voltage Maintenance and Support Services
Reference number: SPS-02302
II.1.2) Main CPV code
65320000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires the provision of high voltage maintenance and support services for their transformers and switchgear at several of their Establishments across Scotland.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
65320000
50532400
71314100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
SPS sites across Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires the provision of high voltage maintenance and support services for their transformers and switchgear at several of their Establishments across Scotland.
The Services include:
- Provision of a full routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme for all high voltage assets including transformers and switchgear.
- Reactive callout service (24/7) for faults
- Emergency Works and support on high voltage assets as required.
- Specialist advice relating to high voltage assets as required.
- Advisory service for appointing responsible persons from SPS staff at each Establishment for Low Voltage requirements and advising on some installation works.
Contract term is anticipated to be an initial period of 3 years with an optional extension period of up to 3 years
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/12/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=815677.
(SC Ref:815677)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/11/2025